Push to have wood chopping included at 2018 Commonwealth Games

AXES could fly at the 2018 Commonwealth Games with a push to get wood chopping on the Games schedule.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has sent Commonwealth Games Minister Jann Stuckey a letter requesting wood chopping be added to the 2018 event's schedule as an exhibition sport to represent the city's history.

Queensland Axemen's Association representative and champion wood chopper Barry Hinze, who has more than 45 years experience in the sport, said he hoped Ms Stuckey supported the move.